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Cynthia Barragan screams and throws her arms into the air as she graduates as part of the largest graduating class ever of Garden Grove High School in Garden Grove on Thursday, June 14, 2018. (Photo by Mark Rightmire, Orange County Register/SCNG)

Graduate Kylie Asam shares a laugh with friends before the start of the commencement ceremony for Edison High School at Orange Coast College in Costa Mesa, CA, on Thursday, June 14, 2018. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG)

A graduate waves and smiles as she holds her diploma during the graduation ceremony for Santiago High School at Monsoor Memorial Stadium in Garden Grove Thursday
in Garden Grove on Thursday, June 14, 2018. (Sam Gangwer, Contributing Photographer)

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A graduate celebrates after receiving his diploma during the Orange High School graduation ceremony in Orange on Thursday, June 14, 2018. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)

Maddy Frost runs to embrace friends on the stadium field at Mission Viejo High School on Thursday, June 14, 2018 following the school’s Commencement Ceremony. (Photo By Jeff Antenore, Contributing Photographer)

Graduate Edward Gentile examines his diploma during the commencement ceremony for Edison High School at Orange Coast College in Costa Mesa, CA, on Thursday, June 14, 2018. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG)

Spectators cheer on the graduates at El Modena High School at Fred Kelly Stadium in Orange on June 14, 2018. (Photo by Karen Tapia, Contributing Photographer)

Makenzie Leilani Sharp Fernandes tries to get the attention of her family during the Fountain Valley High School graduation ceremony at Orange Coast College on Wednesday, June 13, 2018. (Photo by Drew A. Kelley, Contributing Photographer)

Graduate Phuc Nguyen poses for family photos during the Rancho Alamitos High school graduation Thursday, June 14, 2018. (Photo by Michael Fernandez, Contributing Photographer)

Graduate Cheyenne Stevens shows off her diploma during Trabuco Hills High School Graduation at the school’s stadium on Thursday, June 14, 2018 in Garden Grove, Calif. (Photo by Josh Barber, Contributing Photographer)

Teacher Malia Holmes high-fives graduate Randy Valdez during the Villa Park High School graduation ceremonies at Fred Kelly Stadium in Orange on Thursday, June 14, 2018. (Photo by Kevin Sullivan, Orange County Register/SCNG)

Flowers are a popular decoration during the Huntington Beach High school graduation Wednesday, June 13, 2018.
(Photo by Michael Fernandez, Contributing Photographer)

Proud family members cheer for their loved ones during the name-reading section of the Commencement Ceremony at Mission Viejo High School on Thursday, June 14, 2018. (Photo By Jeff Antenore, Contributing Photographer)

Graduates throw their caps during Trabuco Hills High School Graduation at the school’s stadium on Thursday, June 14, 2018 in Garden Grove. (Photo by Josh Barber, Contributing Photographer)

A graduate screams to his family during the Rancho Alamitos High school graduation Thursday, June 14, 2018.
(Photo by Michael Fernandez, Contributing Photographer)

El Modena High School graduates rotate their tassels at Fred Kelly Stadium in Orange on June 14, 2018. (Photo by Karen Tapia, Contributing Photographer)

Laguna Hills High grad Maria Saddi is all smiles as she sports her school colored sunglasses for commencement at the school on Thursday, June 14, 2018. (Photo by Rod Veal, Contributing Photographer)

Graduate Erica Diaz wears a cap with a mortar board decorated to proclaim “I Survived” as she lines up to enter the field during Bolsa Grande High School Graduation at the school’s stadium on Thursday, June 14, 2018 in Garden Grove. (Photo by Josh Barber, Contributing Photographer)

Graduating seniors Katherine Forehand, left, and Kayla Morgan share a moment together before the start of Mission Viejo High School’s Commencement Ceremony on Thursday, June 14, 2018. (Photo By Jeff Antenore, Contributing Photographer)

A graduate waves to the crowd during Bolsa Grande High School Graduation at the school’s stadium on Thursday, June 14, 2018 in Garden Grove. (Photo by Josh Barber, Contributing Photographer)

Male Student of the Year, (El Vaquero) Brandon Tran waves to family during the Rancho Alamitos High school graduation Thursday, June 14, 2018. The female (La Vaquera) is Annie Pham. (Photo by Michael Fernandez, Contributing Photographer)

Esperanza High School graduates listen to speakers during commencement at Yorba Linda High School stadium on June 14, 2018. (Photo by Karen Tapia, Contributing Photographer)

Students throw their caps into the during the close of the graduation ceremony at Marina High School in Huntington Beach, Calif., on Thursday, June 14, 2018. (Michael Ares, Contributing Photographer)

Graduate Brandon Roberto celebrates with family after the Villa Park High School graduation ceremonies at Fred Kelly Stadium in Orange on Thursday, June 14, 2018. (Photo by Kevin Sullivan, Orange County Register/SCNG)

Graduate Hana Giamborne waves to her family during the Villa Park High School graduation ceremonies at Fred Kelly Stadium in Orange on Thursday, June 14, 2018. (Photo by Kevin Sullivan, Orange County Register/SCNG)

Orange High School graduates sing their Alma Mater one last time after receiving their diplomas at the end of their commencement ceremony in Orange on Thursday, June 14, 2018. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)

Mya Shimizu smiles as she listens to speakers during the commencement at Garden Grove High School in Garden Grove on Thursday, June 14, 2018. (Photo by Mark Rightmire, Orange County Register/SCNG)

Graduate Isaiah Williams celebrates during the Villa Park High School graduation ceremonies at Fred Kelly Stadium in Orange on Thursday, June 14, 2018. (Photo by Kevin Sullivan, Orange County Register/SCNG)

Graduate embrace after Trabuco Hills High School Graduation at the school’s stadium on Thursday, June 14, 2018 in Garden Grove. (Photo by Josh Barber, Contributing Photographer)

Graduate Dustin Tran waves to the crowd during Bolsa Grande High School Graduation at the school’s stadium on Thursday, June 14, 2018 in Garden Grove. (Photo by Josh Barber, Contributing Photographer)

Mission Viejo High School graduates toss their caps into the air in celebration as they officially confirmed during the Commencement Ceremony at Mission Viejo High School on Thursday evening, June 14, 2018. (Photo By Jeff Antenore, Contributing Photographer)

Members of the crowd cheer during Bolsa Grande High School Graduation at the school’s stadium on Thursday, June 14, 2018 in Garden Grove. (Photo by Josh Barber, Contributing Photographer)

Graduate Johnny Nguyen opens his gown to reveal a wrestling belt during Bolsa Grande High School Graduation at the school’s stadium on Thursday, June 14, 2018 in Garden Grove. (Photo by Josh Barber, Contributing Photographer)

Grant Han celebrates during the Canyon High School graduation ceremonies at Fred Kelly Stadium in Orange on Thursday, June 14, 2018. (Photo by Kevin Sullivan, Orange County Register/SCNG)

A Star Wars-themed mortarboard adorns the head of a Villa Park graduate during the Villa Park High School graduation ceremonies at Fred Kelly Stadium in Orange on Thursday, June 14, 2018. (Photo by Kevin Sullivan, Orange County Register/SCNG)

Families cheer for their students during the Canyon High School graduation ceremonies at Fred Kelly Stadium in Orange on Thursday, June 14, 2018. (Photo by Kevin Sullivan, Orange County Register/SCNG)

Aliana Nihan, right, fixes boyfriend Frank Albano, left, tie before the beginning of the Marina High School graduation ceremony in Huntington Beach, Calif., on Thursday, June 14, 2018. Albano was accepted into California State University, Long Beach. (Michael Ares, Contributing Photographer)

Jessica Blancas and Jessie Felicitas Duran sing along to “Seasons of Love” during Los Amigos High School commencement ceremony at the Michael A. Monsoor Memorial Stadium in Garden Grove on Thursday, June 14, 2018. (Photo by Ana P. Garcia, Contributing Photographer)

Students walk in to Valencia High Stadium in cap and gown at the start of El Dorado Highs Class of 2018 Commencement Ceremony.
(Steven Georges, Contributing Photographer)

Graduate Joshua Tarango poses with photos of himself after the Canyon High School graduation ceremonies at Fred Kelly Stadium in Orange on Thursday, June 14, 2018. (Photo by Kevin Sullivan, Orange County Register/SCNG)

Penelope Russ, right, celebrates during the Ocean View High School graduation ceremony in Huntington Beach on Wednesday, June 13, 2018. (Photo by Foster Snell, Contributing Photographer)

Cameron Amiri feels the excitement during the Yorba Linda High School graduation ceremony in Yorba Linda on Wednesday, June 13, 2018. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)

Family and friends cheer for their graduates during the Fountain Valley High School graduation ceremony at Orange Coast College on Wednesday, June 13, 2018. (Photo by Drew A. Kelley, Contributing Photographer)

A graduate wears a decorated cap during the commencement ceremony for Edison High School at Orange Coast College in Costa Mesa, CA, on Thursday, June 14, 2018. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG)

Graduate Victoria McNabb gives a thumbs up after receiving her diploma during Trabuco Hills High School Graduation at the school’s stadium on Thursday, June 14, 2018 in Garden Grove, Calif. (Photo by Josh Barber, Contributing Photographer)

Laguna Hills High grads Stefanie Thee, Genevieve Henry and Ruby Kaura, from left, laugh during valedictorian Chris Cross’ speech during commencement ceremonies at the school on Thursday, June 14, 2018. They also gave the student reflections speech during the ceremony. (Photo by Rod Veal, Contributing Photographer)

Graduates celebrate as their group of distinction is announced during a graduation ceremony at Boswell field at Westminster High School on Thursday, June 23, 2018 in Westminster. June 13, 2018. (Photo by Matt Masin, Contributing Photographer)

Graduate Johnnie Ladd celebrates after receiving her diploma during the commencement ceremony for Edison High School at Orange Coast College in Costa Mesa, CA, on Thursday, June 14, 2018. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG)

Cynthia Barragan screams and throws her arms into the air as she graduates as part of the largest graduating class ever of Garden Grove High School in Garden Grove on Thursday, June 14, 2018. (Photo by Mark Rightmire, Orange County Register/SCNG)

A student screams in excitement after turning the tassel during the graduation ceremony at Marina High School in Huntington Beach, Calif., on Thursday, June 14, 2018. (Michael Ares, Contributing Photographer)

as temperatures hover in the mid-90’s, Diana Macias, center, screams and waves a baby photograph of her son, Eric Calderon, during his graduation from Garden Grove High School in Garden Grove as her father, Rafael Macias, left, and husband, Uriel Calderon, right, watch and video the event on Thursday, June 14, 2018. (Photo by Mark Rightmire, Orange County Register/SCNG)

Graduates celebrate as Dr. Duane Dishno accepts them during a graduation ceremony at Boswell field at Westminster High School on Thursday, June 23, 2018 in Westminster. June 13, 2018. (Photo by Matt Masin, Contributing Photographer)

Cyna Ngyen, center, blows kisses to family and friends in the stands during the commencement of Garden Grove High School in Garden Grove on Thursday, June 14, 2018. (Photo by Mark Rightmire, Orange County Register/SCNG)

Judy Rehburg, a teacher at El Dorado High, left, takes a photo with Cheyanne Martin as students get ready in the school gym for El Dorado High’s Class of 2018 Commencement Ceremony. (Steven Georges, Contributing Photographer)

Family and friends try to make their own shade during a graduation ceremony at Boswell field at Westminster High School on Thursday, June 23, 2018 in Westminster. June 13, 2018. (Photo by Matt Masin, Contributing Photographer)

Yorba Linda High School graduates line up to receive their diplomas during their commencement ceremony at Yorba Linda High School in Yorba Linda on Wednesday, June 13, 2018. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)

A graduate waves to her family during the Huntington Beach High school graduation Wednesday, June 13, 2018.
(Photo by Michael Fernandez, Contributing Photographer)

Theodore Nguyen gives a thumbs up to his family during the Fountain Valley High School graduation ceremony at Orange Coast College on Wednesday, June 13, 2018. (Photo by Drew A. Kelley, Contributing Photographer)

Cameron Amiri enjoys the celebration with his fellow classmates after graduating from Yorba Linda High School in Yorba Linda on Wednesday, June 13, 2018. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)

Ocean View students throw their caps in the air during their graduation ceremony in Huntington Beach on Wednesday, June 13, 2018. (Photo by Foster Snell, Contributing Photographer)

Graduates celebrate as Dr. Duane Dishno accepts them during a graduation ceremony at Boswell field at Westminster High School on Thursday, June 23, 2018 in Westminster. June 13, 2018. (Photo by Matt Masin, Contributing Photographer)

El Dorado Highs fiftieth graduating class throws their caps in the air at the conclusion of the schools Class of 2018 Commencement Ceremony Valencia High in Placentia.
(Steven Georges, Contributing Photographer)

Yanisbel Figueroa looks back at her family members with her diploma during Los Amigos High School commencement ceremony at the Michael A. Monsoor Memorial Stadium in Garden Grove on Thursday, June 14, 2018. (Photo by Ana P. Garcia, Contributing Photographer)

Graduates turn their tassels and signify their graduation during a graduation ceremony at Boswell field at Westminster High School on Thursday, June 23, 2018 in Westminster. June 13, 2018. (Photo by Matt Masin, Contributing Photographer)

Jennifer Lopez and Elvis Leyva cheer as they’re announced graduates of 2018 during Los Amigos High School commencement ceremony at the Michael A. Monsoor Memorial Stadium in Garden Grove on Thursday, June 14, 2018. (Photo by Ana P. Garcia, Contributing Photographer)

A graduate gestures toward the stands as Santiago High School seniors graduated at Monsoor Memorial Stadium
in Garden Grove on Thursday, June 14, 2018. (Sam Gangwer, Contributing Photographer)

Thousands of high school seniors bid farewell to their campuses and welcomed the next steps in their journeys as they celebrated at commencement ceremonies this week.

It is a busy week of graduations with some 25 ceremonies being held. Students marking the ends of their high school careers this week hail from the Brea Olinda, Garden Grove, Huntington Beach, Orange, Placentia-Yorba Linda and Saddleback Valley school districts.